Soaring rents are forcing us out, say Brixton market traders

Independent shops in Brixton market are at risk of being forced to shut as rents soar by up to almost a quarter, traders warned today.

Established operators in the Brixton Village and Market Row areas, which have become a trendy hub for foodies, fear small businesses could be replaced by big chains — and claim landlords are too focused on maximising profits.

A number of retailers say they have been handed new contracts without warning — including rent rises of up to 22 per cent, with payments backdated to August.

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